English Dental · Louisville, KY

A Guide to Professional Teeth Whitening Options

What would you like to change about your smile's color? At English Dental in Louisville, start the conversation with your current shade, the look you want, and any questions about sensitivity or existing dental work. Ask which whitening approach fits your smile and what results you can reasonably expect.

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01 · Cosmetic care

Define Your Smile Goals

Tell English Dental whether you want a subtle improvement, more even color, or preparation for an event. Discuss previous whitening and your expectations. Your starting shade and the cause of discoloration can affect the result; a specific number of shades is not guaranteed.

02 · Cosmetic care

Consider Crowns, Veneers, and Fillings

Whitening changes natural tooth color; crowns, veneers, and fillings do not whiten in the same way. Ask how visible dental work will compare with your natural teeth afterward. Whitening does not repair chips or change tooth shape.

03 · Cosmetic care

Compare Professional Whitening Options

Ask which whitening options English Dental currently offers and why an option is recommended for you. Discuss whether treatment would take place at home or in the office, the instructions, and what is included in the estimate.

04 · Cosmetic care

Discuss Sensitivity and Expectations

Sensitivity and gum irritation can occur with whitening. Tell your dentist about symptoms you already have and ask what to do if symptoms develop. Discuss whether whitening is appropriate for your discoloration before choosing a product.

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Plan Your Next Step

Ask about follow-up and how whitening fits with other dental work. See our teeth whitening overview and appointment preparation guide. Call (502) 499-8827 to discuss your goals.

Helpful terms & definitions

Cosmetic Dentistry Terminology

Bleachorexia: Bleachorexia is when people continue to abuse teeth whitening solutions without consulting professionals, causing significant damage to their enamel and gums in the process.
Carbamide Peroxide: Carbamide peroxide is a solution that contains hydrogen peroxide and can help to whiten teeth.
Cosmetic Dentistry: Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums and/or bite.
Deeper Teeth Stains: Deeper teeth stains are stains that require professional oral health services and can result from certain foods, beverages or improper oral hygiene.
Dentin Hypersensitivity: Dentin hypersensitivity is when the enamel wears down on the tooth enough that the dentin faces exposure and will cause great levels of pain when a person applies pressure to the tooth or drinks hot/cold beverages.
Dentist: A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
Hydrogen Peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound in teeth whitening solutions that patients use to whiten the shade of their teeth.
Relief ACP: Relief ACP stands for amorphous calcium phosphate, which helps to relieve the pain in sensitive teeth in a gel form.
Stained Dentin: Stained dentin can result from certain foods and beverages with a lack of proper brushing. Dental professionals can provide whitening treatments to brighten the teeth.
Surface Enamel: The surface enamel is the hard outer shell that protects the dentin and pulp of the teeth. The enamel is the surface that people see when one smiles.
Surface Teeth Stains: While surface teeth stains can be inevitable with age, certain foods and beverages will only promote discoloration and faded teeth.
Teeth Whitening Concentrate: Teeth whitening concentrate is the bleaching agent that whitens the shade of teeth, which is more effective from a professional and not a general store product.

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